ISO officially published the third part of the PDF/A long-term archiving format in late 2012. PDF/A-3 not only retains the fundamental idea of enabling reliable archiving over long periods of time, but was enhanced by the addition of a container function.
Targeted recruiting and an effective applicant management system are essential to any globally operating company seeking to hire the best employees. Whether submitted by e-mail or through the jobs and careers section of a company's website, electronic applications are now the preferred choice by many businesses, since they require less time and money to process than classic paper applications. Although efficient and practical to manage, electronic applications still have some disadvantages, such as when you have to click to open each and every document within an application package starting with the cover letter, then on to the resume/CV and photograph all the way to academic transcripts and letters of reference. The fewer the clicks, the better - is something that has certainly crossed the mind of many a personnel manager. And so it was with this notion in mind that a leading manufacturer of braking systems for railway and commercial vehicles turned to an add-on to optimize how it recruits using SAP standard software. This add-on automatically combines all of the uploaded file attachments into one master document that includes a cover sheet and table of contents.
Germany's E-Government Act took effect on 1 August 2013. This law, which promotes electronic access, record keeping and administration, seems to offer a sensible and timely enhancement to the way procedures are carried out and with it the information technology assets used in government offices. This development is, however, a thorn in the side of the very people in local agencies whose daily work it promises to make leaner and more efficient. Besides the age-old routine of handling and filing documents in paper form, it is the fear of losing one's job that is the biggest contributor to apprehension on the part of government workers. And yet no modern document management system (DMS) can function without people. Fortunately, everyone involved is gradually coming to the realization that this relatively new law and the related software pose no threat to their livelihoods, but instead are capable of making life easier for the administrators and citizenry alike.